The behavior of this function is undefined unless its control parameter is set to a specific value.
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CWE-475: Undefined Behavior for Input to API is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The behavior of this function is undefined unless its control parameter is set to a specific value.
If exploited, CWE-475 (Undefined Behavior for Input to API) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Quality Degradation and Varies by Context.
CWE-475 commonly affects Not Language-Specific. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-475 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.